ㅤㅤㅤWILL DO.
Funny Moon Code Sharing.
Dark/Mature themes. — I love horror, angst, all that good stuff!
Combat, preferably with dice rolls. — I'm accustomed to using d20 atk/def rolls for combat, but I'm open to whatever system is comfortable for my RP partners!
Long-term/Slow burns. — I much prefer building long-lasting relationships and a continuity with my writing partners, with bits of casual interaction in between, to just one-off small talk in a tavern.
Permanent character injury (after prior discussion).
Reasonable lore-bending. — Shiraghul's a giant among Xaela, so I'm the last person who would take issue with lore-bending. As long as your lore bends are written in an interesting way, I'm likely happy to go along with it! Besides, we love anime fights in this house.

WON'T DO.
Minors — Both IC and OOC.
IC/OOC blur — I'm not Shiraghul, and Shiraghul isn't me! Flirting or aggression from him is no reflection on how I feel about you ooc.
Debating what constitutes "Lore-bending"/"Lore-compliance" — I am, however, very interested in how people wedge their lore-bending into the universe of FFXIV! But if you have issue with my characters being how they are, we don't need to RP, and that's fine!
Drama — I'm old and tired, and if I start sniffing OOC drama, I will not hesitate to drop RP between us.

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in your darkest hour， in the blackest night ...

... think of me ... and I will be with you. always.

... for where else could I go? who else could I love but you?

personality

  Demeanor.  

Time has dulled the spark behind Shiraghul's eyes, leaving the man amicable, but rather withdrawn. He speaks in a soft monotone, often appearing to be detached from his current surroundings.His mannerisms have been attributed to that of a beast, as if he's flown solo too long to care fo social cues. He understands etiquette and will follow social norms when he recognizes the need, but tends to care little for how others perceive him.Shiraghul can be quite friendly when he's entrenched in a new pack (crew, merc band, etc). While his mind is often off on another plane, he does really enjoy people, especially anyone who reminds him of those from his days in Limsa Lominsa.

  Battle.  

Battle makes Shir's blood run hot with excitement. He loves the singing of blade against blade, of armor crunching beneath steel. While normally a calm and collected individual, in a fight Shiraghul often grows savage as the Will of Karash takes him; often needing physical restraint to stop. In recent years, he's gotten the Will under control while in any of Eorzea's many fight clubs. While he celebrates Nhaama's gift, he values the distinction between sport and true battle.

  With those close to him.  

Shiraghul is intensely protective of anyone he calls friend, often called a "guard dog" both earnestly and in jest. His dedication to protecting certain people often borders on obsessive, with him hesitating little to bear steel against any who so much as look at those he holds dear.

  Hobbies.  

Fighting, napping, uh.................

apperance

  Aether.  

To those with Aethersight: His aether is dark, and it's abundant. It often clings to him like a mist. And while he seems to be teeming with aether, it's clear he draws on it too much too often. In battle, it drains to the point of harming him, and keen sight can see the long-lasting damage that's wrought.To those who can smell and taste: His aether smells acrid and earthy, heavy on the senses. It tastes of stone and salt and charcoal.

  Notable Scars.  

 Khagadai.  —
Shiraghul's student and fellow Dark Knight. He took Khagadai in while the other was grievously injured and half-frozen, nursed his physical traumas, and gave him the means through which to find solace in grief.

 Qacha.  —
Shiraghul's soulmate, his world. While the world would brand him a zealous beast, she has always proven to be a sanctuary for him, quieting the call of the Will and keeping his ghosts at bay.